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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 723.72 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 723.72 and 291.52 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 723.72 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/723.72 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 723.72 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 210,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,978.85/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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